February 2012: Cooking with Kelly - Super Bowl

Author: Kelly Stroud
| Photographer: Photography by Anne

Finally, we have a cooking column! I love to cook. It’s my way of winding down at the end of the day—my alone time. I love trying new recipes or coming up with my own. I am no top chef, and my plating skills could use some work but, sitting down at the end of the day for a nice home-cooked meal made with love suits me just fine.

For my debut column, I thought of sharing a few quick and easy Super Bowl appetizers. Whether you are rooting for the Patriots or Giants, whip up these stress-free recipes for your guests. Enjoy!

Heat chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat until heated through. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Cook, stirring until well blended and warm. Mix in half of the shredded cheese, and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, cover, and cook on low setting until hot and bubbly. Serve with celery sticks, chips.

Save Time:Take the easy route and put all ingredients in a slow cooker until heated through; it also stays warm through the evening!

KICKOFFCHILI3 lbs. ground beef1 large onion2 cans dark kidney beans2 cans light kidney beans1 jar of flavored pasta sauce of your choice3 cups of thick and chunky salsa(Don’t use hot salsa; I did that once and it was too much for the people who don’t enjoy habaneras! If you want to spice it up later, you can always add hot sauce.)4 tablespoons chili powder1 can cornCheddar cheese, shreddedSour cream

Brown beef & onion. Mix with the rest of the ingredients. Cook in slow cooker on low for 5 1/2 hours or on high for 3 hours.

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